Assistant head Teacher
Brays School, Birmingham, West Midlands
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Job details
| Job role | Teacher, Leadership, SEN specialist |
|---|---|
| Working pattern | Full-time only |
| Salary | Leadership Point L5 to L9 |
Job summary
Assistant Head Teacher, Brays School (Brays Road Site)
Salary Range – Leadership Point L5 to L9
Start Date September 2020 or as soon as possible.
Administration address: Brays Road Birmingham B26 1NS
Brays School, a Forward Education Trust School, specialises in the education of primary-aged pupils with a range of diagnosis. The School is split across two sites, one of which caters for those with a diagnosis on the Autistic Spectrum; the other site takes children with a range of physical, learning, and sensory difficulties. The School has high standards of teaching and learning and is committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential.
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Head Teacher to work at our Sheldon Road site.
The successful candidate will be an exemplary teacher who is highly experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated to share in the leadership and management of our school and have a solid understanding of how to work with primary age pupils with PMLD, PD and SLD needs. Applicants will need to demonstrate recent experience of leading teaching in more than one phase and in a special school environment.
The successful person will be expected to lead on elements of the school improvement on the Sheldon site under the leadership of the Head Teacher. All leaders are expected to undertake the designated safeguarding lead qualification to keep our children safe.
We can offer you:
• A commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences
• The opportunity to make a huge contribution to the education and lives of children who respond very positively to high quality teaching.
• A friendly and inclusive working environment
You will offer us:
• Your considerable skill as a good/outstanding teacher who has experience of working with children with complex special needs.
• Your commitment to engaging and inspiring our pupils and the ability to make a real difference to their learning.
• Your flexibility, commitment and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Your ability to initiate and lead change in a positive way.
If you feel you possess these qualities, are passionate about working alongside pupils with very complex special educational needs and would like to shape their futures at a progressive school, then we would like to hear from you.
For further details please visit http://www.fet.ac/vacancies/schools/ or email recruitment@fet.ac.
The deadline for applications is on Tuesday 26th May 2020 at noon.
Interviews dates – 27th or 28th May 2020
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Please note that only standard Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted, we will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV). Enhanced DBS clearance, Disqualification (regulations) 2009, prohibition checks and if overseas trained. Certificate of good conduct will need to be obtained if applicable prior to interview. If you do not hear from the school within 14 days of returning your application form to us, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted as unfortunately we are unable to write to unsuccessful applicants.
Forward Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos.
Supporting documents
School overview
| School type | Academy |
| Education phase | Not Applicable |
| School size | 243 pupils enrolled |
| Age range | 2 to 11 |
| Ofsted report | View Ofsted report |
| Website | Brays School website (opens in a new window) |
| Contact email | recruitment@fet.ac |
About Brays School
Brays School, a Forward Education Trust School, specialises in the education of primary-aged pupils with a range of diagnosis. The School is split across two sites, one of which caters for those with a diagnosis on the Autistic Spectrum; the other site takes children with a range of physical, learning, and sensory difficulties. The School has high standards of teaching and learning and is committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential.
School location
Brays Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 1NS